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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-08T17:00:31.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nOfficers in Norway are treating an explosion at the US Embassy in Oslo as a potential terrorist incident following a blast in the early hours of Sunday morning.\n\nThe detonation caused limited damage to the diplomatic compound in the western part of the Norwegian capital but resulted in no casualties.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAuthorities have launched an investigation into what they believe may have been a targeted attack connected to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.\n\nHead of the Oslo Police investigation unit Frode Larsen told a news conference: \"It's natural to see this in the context of the current security situation and that this could be an attack deliberately targeting the US embassy.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMr Larsen confirmed that terrorism remains one of the primary lines of inquiry, though investigators are examining alternative explanations for the incident.\n\n\"One of our hypothesis is that this is terrorism, but we are also exploring other options,\" he told public broadcaster NRK.\n\nThe investigation unit has yet to identify any suspects in connection with the blast.\n\nOfficers are actively searching for one or more individuals responsible for the attack and are working in close coordination with embassy officials.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe police chief indicated that the current geopolitical climate, particularly developments in the Middle East, provides important context for understanding the potential motives behind the incident.\n\nThe explosion struck the entrance to the consular section of the embassy compound at approximately 1am local time.\n\nWitnesses reported dense smoke billowing onto the street outside the building immediately after the blast.\n\nSebastian Toerstad, an 18-year-old secondary school student who was driving past the embassy when the device detonated, described the scene.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * More US aircraft touch down on UK base ahead of upcoming missile blitz on Iran\n  * Rangers and Celtic fans storm pitch after penalty shootout as fireworks thrown and staff attacked\n  * Keir Starmer speaks with Donald Trump after US President's blistering attacks on PM\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe said: \"There was a very thick layer of smoke on the street.\"\n\nThe teenager also observed that the entrance had sustained visible damage from the explosion, adding: \"There was some damage to the entrance.\"\n\nInvestigators have since swept the surrounding area and confirmed that no additional explosive devices were discovered at the scene.\n\nThe Norwegian Government swiftly condemned the incident, with Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide issuing a statement describing it as unacceptable.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe said: \"The security of diplomatic missions is very important to us.\"\n\nOfficials in Oslo have been in direct contact with their American counterparts at the embassy to express the seriousness with which they view the attack.\n\nEide emphasised that protecting foreign diplomatic premises remains a priority for the Norwegian authorities.\n\nThe foreign minister's statement underscored the gravity of any assault on international missions operating within Norwegian territory.\n\nPolice have confirmed that their search of the vicinity yielded no further explosive materials, providing some reassurance to residents in the area.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "Police investigating possible terror attack after explosion at US embassy in Oslo"
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